Pro 2010: The Playing Field

by | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized

As the Fifa 2010 Soccer World Cup approaches, hoards of dedicated fans from around the world are sure to descend upon the African continent’s Southern tip, South Africa. They’ll be laden with loads of luggage, sunscreen and expectations.

Despite the worldwide hype surrounding Fifa World Cup, many teenagers are still quick to turn up their noses at the prospect of having to endure an African holiday away from civilisation, with only family and wildlife as company. After all, it is considered “social suicide” to spend time with one’s own family, away from the excitement and hustle and bustle of city life.

Few realise the huge diversity offered by this country and the excitement it presents, not only in the game reserve but also in our cities, brimming with fast paced action, entertainment and extravagance.

Johannesburg, or ‘Jozi’ as it’s more commonly known, is without a doubt the great big beating heart of South Africa. It is the biggest city in South Africa and has the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Not only does Johannesburg offer riveting night life, it also offers visitors’ trendy suburbs like Parktown and Norwood, with restaurant-lined avenues – catering to the dining and décor set – and the extensive malls of Sandton, all combining to make the city a great place to be.

Cape Town, or the Mother City, is described as the city which merges historic architecture, breathtaking natural beauty and modernity. It attracts hoards of visitors yearly, all drawn by the myriad of things to do, see and experience. Framed by the world renowned Table Mountain, Cape Town is said to possess a form of magic, compelling visitors to return time and time again.

A relaxed holiday filled with spectacular scenery, wildlife and exhilarating game drives, coupled with the fast-paced metropolitan sophistication of South Africa’s biggest cities, will create a get-away sure to satisfy even the harshest of family critics, truly offering the best of both worlds.

Come On A South African Soccer Safari

by | Oct 31, 2009 | Uncategorized

South Africa is in the final stretch of the preparations to host the FIFA Soccer World Cup and excitement is already reaching fever pitch.
This world class sporting event will kick off with an opening ceremony in Johannesburg on 11 June 2010. From there, the action will spread to eight other host cities across the country. These cities include Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit and Polokwane.
Many local and international tour operators will be using the World Cup as an opportunity to offer package deals at bargain prices for so-called combination soccer safari trips. They will be enabling soccer fans travelling to our gorgeous country to support their teams at matches and to – while they are here – also experience a genuine, once-in-a-lifetime South African safari at many of the country’s luxury lodges and game reserves located near all the host cities.
We think it’s a great idea. After all, it would be a sin to travel all the way here and not experience one of South Africa’s biggest attractions: getting a close-up glimpse of our abundant wildlife in their natural habitat from the safe vantage point of an organised safari tour, while also being treated to the warmth, the cuisine and the general, world-class standard of South Africa’s hospitality industry at our game reserves and lodges.
We can’t wait to welcome the world!